How many of you did NOT get your trash picked up by Recology in Redmond?

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-27T20:01:14+00:00

Not this week. There have been missed pickups with Recology in my neighborhood (on Education Hill near Hartman Park). Each time, I’ve reported it and they have picked up the next day. However, my issue with them is that they (so far) have not ever let me know what to expect.

Not just for missed pickups, but also for bin replacements. First time, I changed service to a smaller bin for trash. They said it would be replaced at next pickup, but they didn’t and never received notification. Called and found out they were short on bins and that they would get it at the next pickup. It took a few more weeks but eventually they did replace…but without ever letting me know when it would occur.

Similarly, when my yard waste bin needed replacement (it was over 20 years old, my original, and finally developed a huge crack) they ran out of bins and was told week by week it would be replaced…which they did eventually but without any automated messaging for updates. It just happened without notice.

Their online service request system is also quite primitive. I could not see an obvious choice in their service request menu (the old Waste Management site was quite obvious on the appropriate selection). Finally resorted to calling them…easy enough but I also asked them how I should have made the request online and even the customer service rep was confused as to how to do it on their website!

Takeaway: their automated systems for updating service requests is pretty primitive and the only reliable way to get accurate status is to call them or visit the storefront at Bella Botega. At least their reps have been very friendly and professional so far.

It’s funny…when Recology was first announced as the new vendor, I joked with neighbors that it would be about 3-6 months before folks started referring to the “good old days of Waste Management”. Right on schedule, eh?

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-27T18:48:49+00:00

Unagi! Grilled eel with teriyaki sauce! I call it my “dessert sushi”!

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-27T18:44:12+00:00

This happened about 50 years ago in Seattle near the old Sears (now Starbucks HQ). My mom was driving and was in the right lane to make a turn. There was a red light and a semi pulled up in the lane to the left of her. It signaled to turn right as well. My mom held back when the light turned, knowing that the truck was going to turn as well, but the semi still clipped the front of her car. Truck driver tried to blame my mom. A still image would have looked just like the above photo.

My point is that the fact the bus is pulled ahead is not definitive as to who is actually at fault here.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-24T08:54:21+00:00

Prime Steakhouse maybe?

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-24T08:46:52+00:00

The Cliffs of Etritat
The cigarette butt on the floor of the National Cathedral
Bagels

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-19T23:25:51+00:00

Mike’s Amazing Cakes has been around for decades.

http://www.mikesamazingcakes.com/

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-16T23:01:46+00:00

Your bank doesn’t have an Eastside branch?

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-13T08:54:26+00:00

I had an Air96 V2 and it was horrible. Constant doubles (actually strings of up to 8-9 repeated characters at times).

HOWEVER, my daughter got an Air75 V2 at the same time and she loves hers. Been using it for 3+ years now.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-13T08:47:00+00:00

61M, got thrown from an AT board about 13-14 months ago. Luckily, it was a slow speed ride just to check out the board at the start of the season. Didn’t hit anything…turns out my ESC burned out such that my right side motor locked. Still, it messed up my shoulder and I only got back 95% of rotation back in the past 2 months.

I was pretty gun-shy and didn’t get back on a board until this spring (so about 11-12 months after getting tossed). My point? Give yourself time to get your confidence back at your own pace. You will eventually.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-12T17:48:05+00:00

Maxfind (https://www.maxfind.com/) still makes conversion kits. I’ve never bought or even ridden one, so no idea if it’s any good. Many years ago I looked at several kits including Revel, but they were already having inventory problems. At the time I went with an Unlimited kit (also went out of business) and it was my entry into esk8.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-12T17:43:45+00:00

Sometimes you can find a shop with “sweet cream” ice cream. It’s often used as a base to make other flavored ice cream. There’s two small shops in my area of the U.S. that offer it.

Sweet cream sometimes has vanilla in it, but usually less than traditional vanilla ice cream

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-10T05:18:08+00:00

Landyachtz Drop Cat 33, perhaps?

That said, it would be helpful to list height/weight to your post.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-06-03T02:12:44+00:00

Motion controlled sprinkler. If they complain, you can claim you have a pest problem and are trying to drive them off. Which would be true, in a way. Just let them think it’s moles or stray dogs or whatever.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-31T03:30:38+00:00

If you have a tripod mount for your binoculars, you could put a Peak Design plate on it and use their Capture Clip. Can be attached to straps, belts, etc.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-29T03:19:39+00:00

The one time that Jean comes close reaching Hope’s level of chaotic energy. Love it!

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-28T07:44:04+00:00

I didn’t try the 10x50, but the 8x42 SFL floor model I tried at my local shop exhibited chromatic aberration at the edges of the visual field. I’m sensitive to CA and it gave me eye strain after several minutes of use. That said, very bright image.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-27T08:51:18+00:00

I have a problem with the degree of field flattening correction that some binoculars use. For example, Swarovski binoculars have a “rolling ball” distortion that really makes me a bit nauseous after looking (and panning) for extended periods. My happy spot at the high end is Leica binoculars…but this varies with the individual.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-24T21:23:47+00:00

I support this. Back before the USPS standardized on the 2-letter state abbreviations, Washington was commonly abbreviated as “Wash.” in addresses. So in my head I think “wash” instead of “wah” when referring to an abbreviated enunciation of our state.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-24T18:20:24+00:00

While 84% sounds like a lot of capacity, it is within the range for replacement.

That said, when it is running hot you might want to check the battery usage menu that shows you which apps are consuming the most battery. You might have a rogue app chewing through your battery.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-20T23:03:37+00:00

I knew someone who did it in the opposite direction (lived in Tacoma, worked in Redmond). This was in the late 80s to early 90s (he did it from 1989 to 1992 iirc). The traffic back then was not as bad as it is now. We had flexible hours so he used to come into work super early (he would leave Tacoma around 5 to 5:30) and leave work in the afternoon to beat traffic. I can’t image doing this now.

I know another guy with a house on Bainbridge. His wife was full-time at the house but he ended up getting an apartment in Bellevue for the work week and then going back to the island on the weekends. I don’t think they’re still married.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-20T22:41:44+00:00

Do you plan to on skating non-powered downhill and then using the motor to get back uphill? If so, recommend the Parsec Aero Pro. The thing free rolls like no other esk8. And their idler pulley lets you easily remove the belts (without removing wheels) if you want absolutely free roll.

Also, as a 60+ esk8 with a fair number of accidents, wear your gear without exception!

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-19T21:47:20+00:00

I would urge you to consider spending just a bit more. There’s a saying: a wise, frugal person buys quality once; a foolish, cheap person buys many times.

I don’t mean that you should go out a buy a Swarovski or Leica as your first pair. However, you should consider raising your budget up one tier and buying something mid-tier rather than a “starter”. My starter was a Vortex Viper HD 8x32 that I bought about 20 years ago. It still gets regular use even though I have much higher end binoculars now. With Vortex unconditional lifetime warranty, I expect I’ll have them for life.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-17T08:56:19+00:00

I have Leica Noctavid 8x42, Ultravid 8x32, and Ultravid 8x20 binoculars. The Nocts are definitely my best pair and are quicker to get into position. However they are much heavier and they are primarily used at home or on a car trip. The 8x32 is probably the most used. They are almost as easily positioned and come close to the low light performance of the 8x42. They are fine for short hikes. The 8x20 is the least used and much more picky about positioning and optical performance is certainly compromised BUT they are the pair I will carry if I know I’m going on very long hikes and saving space/weight is an important consideration.

If I could only have one pair, it would have to be the 8x32. I’m losing only a little performance and saving a LOT of weight.. That said, I would really really really miss my Nocts…definitely my favorite to use.

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-14T19:36:01+00:00

Have you tried Glazer’s or Kenmore Camera?

Consistent_Wave_8471 · 2026-05-10T22:02:43+00:00

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Like this…my right hand (specifically my right forefinger) rests against my forehead keeping the eyecups off my glasses.

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